Flannel

On freezing days, I turn to fleece
To wear beneath my down;
And wool or corduroy might work
When traipsing through the town.

But there’s an oft-forgotten cloth
That also can perform
By keeping those who use it,
Day or nighttime, snug and warm.

Yes, flannel is of what I speak;
It’s great for shirts and sheets,
Yet no one touts its virtues – 
Not in odes or texts or tweets.

So let me be the first to write
Of flannel’s cozy charms.
It’s comfortable enveloping
Or underneath my arms.

If winter were a TV show,
We’d likely change the channel;
But since we’re stuck with it for now,
To help us, we’ve got flannel!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 8:51 PM
And Al wore it winter, spring or fall. Somehow behind Tim, he still managed to look quite tall. My brother stood up for his friend on his wedding day, both clad in flannel shirts. The honorary dress of the north. Peace. :)
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:30 PM
flannel at a wedding, huh? sounds great to me! thanks for reading, robert!
Pettit Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Nicely written about an unusual subject. As usual, there is great descriptiveness and rhyming.
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:30 PM
i appreciate your comment, robert! thanks for reading...
Horne Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 3:07 PM
love this comforting write : )
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:31 PM
thank you, jack! hope you're warm and cozy wherever you are...
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 1:11 PM
ahhh, I really like this one, I love comfortable clothes and downy soft blankets too!!!
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:31 PM
thanks, andrea! it's good to be comfortable...
Williams Avatar
January 26, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Ilene you may well be the first to write about flannel, but I enjoyed it...David
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:32 PM
thank you, david! much appreciated...
Gorelick Avatar
January 25, 2014 at 5:36 PM
I've got my flannel sheets on right now..I love them..so cozy. Sure enjoyed your poem. BG
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:32 PM
thanks, barbara! i love my flannel sheets, too...
Andresen Avatar
January 25, 2014 at 4:22 PM
.. I wish I could change the channel to spring ..... We have icy storm with little snow. . Dress well in the cold, Ilene. - Have a enjoyable weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 4:33 PM
thanks, anne lise! spring can't be too far away, can it?
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